The age old question, do you sell your house first and then look, or do you find your next home and then sell?  At the minute, unless you don’t need to sell to proceed to purchase, selling first is the only way.  We are seeing property sales being agreed very quickly, some pre marketing too.  […]

It has been reported that there is a 1.5% annual increase in private rents. We have noticed here at Armistead Barnett that we have an increase in tenant demand which has increased dramatically since the lockdown restrictions lifted. We have been letting the majority of our properties on the first day of viewings making the turnaround increasingly […]

Four months ago Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a stamp duty holiday for all property buyers in England and Northern Ireland as part of the economic response to the Covid-19 pandemic. This is due to last until 31st March 2021.Thousands of buyers have taken advantage of this since it was announced and with 5 months left […]

I love being at the Cumbria office.  Being involved in the buying and selling of property is more than just a transaction, every sale has its own story.  Understanding clients and their homes is what it’s all about Here are 5 reasons why I love my job! No two days are ever the same.  Everyone has […]

With more farms and land coming to the market, there is something for a variety of agricultural buyers. Ranging from small blocks of land and farms through to investment opportunities.  Register with us to keep updated with new agricultural properties Take a look at our agricultural properties https://abarnett.co.uk/properties/agricultural/?location=&distance=Distance&status=sales&price_range=Price+Range&acres=acres&agricultural-submit=Find+Properties If you are looking for agricultural property […]

It’s about 8 weeks since agents were given the go ahead to ease out of lockdown.  Since then we have followed guidance, worn PPE, attended appraisals, given advice, marketed properties, agreed sales and got to completion!  The market really is moving!  In our last newsletter we couldn’t quite believe the statistics being pulled through on […]

What you can expect from us as lockdown eases:- On booking a market appraisal, you will receive confirmation of the appointment together with guidance on how we are conducting appointments and how you can help. At the market appraisal, our team will attend with the necessary PPE available to them and adhering to good hygiene […]

“We brought a stunning property called Black Moss Barn, Blacko, to the market.  After Hannah’s initial appraisal I went out to the property to really get to grips with it. I was so excited to collate the details for the brochure.  The photographs and video tour were fantastic!  We launched the property and within the […]

We have reported a surge in buyer activity through all levels of the market.  The Government has given a further boost to the market altering stamp duty.  See the summary below.  Good news for all. Take a further look at the government guidance not published on 8th July 2020 click on the link below https://www.gov.uk/guidance/stamp-duty-land-tax-temporary-reduced-rates?fbclid=IwAR2lQhIK-YOfcKwsDrPbK19Pa49EQCNS9GGajhGuDosgRWPjeLzZkijGGZE

Freckleton and Great Eccleston JK Beardsworth are offering a selection of exceptional quality 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes, nestled between Kirkham and Freckleton.  Why go for a house on a large estate when you can have something with a more rural feel, with views and all the attention to detail you would expect with […]